New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from Jan. 23-30. As of Jan. 30, Hochul has issued four executive orders in 2023—one fewer than she did at this point a year ago.
Governors use executive orders to manage executive branch operations. During the week of Jan. 23-30, the nation’s governors issued 20 executive orders. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) issued the most with six. Governors in 41 states issued no executive orders. Republican governors issued 14 of the 20 executive orders, while Democratic governors issued six.
